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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday November 22, 2020 ( 12 items )  

Rep. Beyer Introduces Bill to Prevent, Reduce Use of Physical Restraint in Schools
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8782) to "prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint in schools." The bill was introduced on Nov. 19 and has 56 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Donald A. McEachin, R-Va., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., R  more

Rep. Boyle Introduces Bill to Allow Sponsor of Drug to Use Non-Animal Test
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8736) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act "to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations." The bill was introduced on Nov. 12. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more inf  more

Rep. Buck Introduces Bill to Increase Maximum Term of Imprisonment for Offense of Rioting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8757) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "by increasing the maximum term of imprisonment for the offense of rioting." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wis., Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Denver Riggleman, R-Va., Steve K  more

Rep. Finkenauer Introduces Bill to Evaluate Manufacturing Capacity for Products, Industries
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8785) to "direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a committee to evaluate the manufacturing capacity for products and industries that are crucial to the resilience of the U.S. during national emergencies or severe disruptions in global trade." The bill was introduced on Nov. 19 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Pa. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill to Amend Help America Vote Act of 2002
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8753) to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 "to provide for the establishment of election integrity measures by States and to prohibit ballot harvesting in Federal elections." The bill was introduced on Nov. 16. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Administration committees. For more information, Rep. Mike Kelly, 1707 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5406; or in dist  more

Rep. Lesko Introduces Bill to Prohibit Members of Chinese Communist Party From Entering U.S.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8764) to prohibit certain members of the Chinese Communist Party from entering the U.S. until such time as the government of the People's Republic of China ceases the theft of the intellectual property of the U.S." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Jody Hice, R-Ga., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Greg Steub  more

Rep. Scanlon Introduces Bill to Provide Secured Drop Boxes for Voted Absentee Ballots
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8754) to "require States to provide a minimum number of in-person, secured drop boxes in each county in the State at which individuals may drop off voted absentee ballots in elections for Federal office." The bill was introduced on Nov. 16 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, and Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas. It was referred to the House Administration Committee. For more information, Rep. Mary   more

Rep. Sherrill Introduces Bill to Expand Scope of Practitioners Eligible for Payment for Telehealth Services
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8755) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program." The bill was introduced on Nov. 16 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Denver Riggleman, R-Va., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Andre Carson, D-Ind., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Andrew Kim, D-  more

Rep. Spanberger Introduces Bill to Update Definition of Untaxed Income, Benefits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8748) to "amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 by updating the definition of untaxed income and benefits." The bill was introduced on Nov. 12 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. For more information, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, 1239 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2815; or in district offices at 4201 Dominion Blvd., Ste. 110, Glen Allen, VA 23060; 804/401-4110  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Bill to Require Disclosure on Receiving of Funds From China
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8777) to "direct the Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of State to require aliens applying for certain visas to disclose if they receive funds from the Government of the People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party." The bill was introduced on Nov. 18. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Greg Steube, 521 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC   more

Sen. Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Amend Victims of Crime Act of 1984
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 4904) to amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 "to ensure crime victims are not denied compensation because of rape kit backlogs." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, 516 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-3542; or in state at 333  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Bill to Nullify Executive Order 13957
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (S. 4907) to "nullify Executive Order 13957, entitled Creating Schedule F In The Excepted Service." The bill was introduced on Nov. 18 and has 40 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii  more